Under Norway’s Gambling Act, all gaming and lotteries fall under the oversight of the Ministry of Culture and the specialist administrative and supervisory body, the Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority. The country operates an exclusive-rights model, with Norsk Tipping holding sole rights to major forms of gaming—including sports betting—and Norsk Rikstoto authorised for horse race wagering (1).
This exclusive model means that only the state-owned Norsk Tipping AS can legally offer online casino games and sports betting services to Norwegian citizens. Any other form of online wagering is considered illegal, and unlicensed operators may face enforcement actions (2).
"According to Norwegian gambling regulations, the only company that can legally offer online casino games and betting is Norsk Tipping AS. Norway faces challenges regarding cross-border marketing by illegal online gambling operators."
Enforcement measures have been strengthened in recent years: since 2010, payment-blocking rules have prevented Norwegians from transferring funds to foreign gambling operators, and in 2021 a ban on advertising unlicensed services from abroad was introduced. The Authority employs a risk-based approach to focus resources on activities posing the greatest consumer risk (2).
The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority monitors compliance, with powers to impose DNS-blocking on unlicensed websites and require banks to deny transactions to illicit operators. This regulatory framework upholds the state monopoly to protect consumers and mitigate problem gambling (1).
Source:
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/culture-sports-and-non-profit-work/lotteries-and-gaming/id1216/
https://lottstift.no/en/gambling-in-norway/
Last updated: 28-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
